Trelissick Garden

This is my all-​time favourite National Trust garden! It is located on the banks of the River Fal and numerous paths meander throughout the steep garden. In Spring there is a riot of colour from the daffodils, camellias, primroses, bluebells and cherry blossom. A bit later come the foxgloves and later still the changing colours of autumn — but there is a ‘wildness’ about it all, with wild flowers mingling with the cultivated, making the garden an absolute delight at any time of year. And, always, there is the sound of bird song and the distant clanking of the King Harry Ferry, which crosses the Fal from Feock to Philleigh.
Of course, a visit to the garden is never complete without a visit to the superb tea room, shop and gallery. The garden is open throughout the year, although not every day in winter — so best to check the website before you visit. The house is privately owned and not open to the public but, if time allows, it is possible to walk through the parkland of Trelissick Estate, which again stretches right down to the shores of the River Fal.
There is ample space for parking but, if you prefer, in summer, plan to arrive and depart by ferry via Falmouth, St Mawes or Truro.

great gardens, and a nice walk around the outside of the site — great for walking the dog

As the lady said above me, Trelissick Gardens are absolutely fabulous, well worth a long day at. As much as the gardens make it a good day, it’s the extent of the gardens that really hit me, and of course the variety within. Entrance was reasonable although we are not National Trust Members (yet!). The kids were also entertained reasonably well with a family fun pack, certainly taking the pressure off a bit. Although pricey as the reviewer below says, the restaurant sold a reasonable selection of snacks and lunches. Parking etc is ample.

I visited the gardens at Trelissick in the summer of 2008 and they really are quite beautiful. I took a gentle walk through the grounds looking at the large variety of plants in the gardens. Luckily, many were labelled as my botanical knowledge is not great. Despite the poor weather, it was a really relaxing experience meandering through the tranquil gardens. There are fantastic views across to Falmouth and the sea.
The restaurant is nice, although a bit pricey (the money does contribute towards the upkeep of the National Trust properties though). There is also a shop which sells the usual National Trust goodies, some local produce, and plants that were seen in the gardens.
Well worth a visit.